Ryan's Lobster Pound

1850 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Ryan's Lobster Pound has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Ryan's Lobster Pound is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner naive cooked lobster in triple sink, employee moved lobster **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly by box freezer

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket and interior of fryer with grease build up

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing bowl in hand sink, explained to him

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here for 3 months, Jason **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Only employee here, Jason, emailed agreement

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Old one

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and window opened, no screens

35B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emoted one **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager couldn't find it

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior ledge on flat grill

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked lobster in water at triple sink, 43f, explained to employee, placed them in refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with cooked lobster doesn't have beard guard, put one on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Jul 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ryan's Lobster Pound last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ryan's Lobster Pound on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Ryan's Lobster Pound compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Ryan's Lobster Pound most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Ryan's Lobster Pound's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ryan's Lobster Pound have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ryan's Lobster Pound means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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